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Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Cathedral Window Pillow

A couple of years ago I made my first quilt. I will keep it, never give it away, love its many flaws, yada yada yada.
I decided to make a pillow cover for this giant pillow that sits on my couch. I had several fat quarters left over from my first quilt and thought it would be great if they matched.

I pinned a Moda Bakeshop pillow cover tutorial, about two years ago, and knew it would be perfect. It is a Cathedral Window tutorial, but with the "petals" filled in too.
I really had no idea how much fabric it would take. Just for one of the little white squares it is 10inx10in. That is a bunch. Especially since when you fold/iron it all down it ends up being a 4in square. But it wasn't so difficult as it was time consuming.

I posted my progress on instagram:

one square

All 16 squares Sewn together

first attempts...starting to look like something

Pillow top completed...just needed the envelope backing

The messurments for the envelope back of the pillow cover were a bit off. I think I will have to find a better tutorial. I actually may have one pinned. Ooops.

Please, forgive the wrinkled slip-cover

The cover is a little big, but I still love it. Sometimes I look at it and I can't believe that I did that. Though, I may never do this particular project again...Lol. ;)

I am always wanting to learn new things, when it comes to sewing. I
have a Quilting TO DO List a mile long. And I am so happy that I get to
mark one of my projects off the list.

Katelyn this pillow is to die for ! WOW -- I just love your fabric choices, the cathedral design and the back! Congratulations on it. A Cathedral Window piece has been on my bucket list for some time - gosh I need to start. Thanks for inspiring me. Karen on Keuka